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Preconception to make sure and ensure that your pregnancy is going to be the healthiest it can be. We want to make sure your nerves that are going to your uterus are functioning properly. Also, we want to make sure your pelvis is properly aligned for a baby to grow and to ensure a healthy pregnancy. Now, if you're already pregnant, the best time to come in is now . Do not wait until 36, 37 weeks when there's going to be less and less that we can do at that time. We can still help, but it's better to start earlier. If you have any questions, reach out to our team. -Dr. Lisa

Yes! Chiropractic can help your breech baby. While chiropractors do not flip or spin or turn babies, what we can do is use the Webster technique to assess your pelvis and the surrounding muscles and ligaments to make sure everything's properly aligned to give baby enough room to go into that head-down position. We're just here to help your body and your baby do what it knows how to do! You can reach out to our team to schedule your consultation. -Dr. Lucy

Have you ever read "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People," by Stephen Covey? If not, I highly encourage you to check it out. It is an extremely powerful book on personal development. I have read it, and plan to periodically re-read it. Our habits are things we repeatedly do. They could be thoughts, words, or actions. Our habits determine our character, or who we are. And our character will ultimately determine our destiny. What kind of a destiny do you want for yourself? Do you want to lead a long and healthy life? Here are my "Seven Habits for a Healthy, Long Life": FOCUS ON THE POSITIVE IN ANDOVER MN Start and end every day thinking about what you are grateful for. Carefully choose the material you allow to enter your brain, such as TV, magazines, and radio. Write a personal vision statement. EAT GOOD NUTRITION The food you eat is the building blocks for new cells in your body. Healthy, whole foods make healthy, whole bodies. Junk food makes junk bodies. HYDRATE YOUR BODY Drink half your bodyweight in ounces daily. Make it a habit. Have your (ELC) water bottle with you at all times… I do! GET ENOUGH SLEEP Your body repairs itself during sleep. Establish the habit of a set bedtime. Personally I'm in the 10PM Club. The most beneficial time period to be asleep is from 11pm-2am. EXERCISE REGULARLY Bodies in motion stay in motion. Exercise benefits ALL organs, not just the muscles. Find an activity you enjoy. Schedule your workout days in your planner. No excuses! REDUCE TOXINS IN/ON YOUR BODY Avoid personal care products with aluminum, sodium lauryl sulfate, parabens, and phthalates. Drink filtered water. Don't eat processed food, sugar, high fructose corn syrup, or hydrogenated oils. Avoid personal care products with aluminum, sodium lauryl sulfate, parabens, and phthalates. Drink filtered water. Don't eat processed food, sugar, high fructose corn syrup, or hydrogenated oils. KEEP YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM CLEAR Your Nervous System runs your entire body, and ultimately dictates your health. Regular chiropractic adjustments will ensure a CLEAR Nervous System. Just like exercise, be sure to put it on your schedule. I drive an hour and a half roundtrip every Tuesday for my weekly adjustment. And I don't like driving! Be proactive. Your future health is determined by the habits you establish today. -Dr. Tony

We receive a lot of comments on how many kids we serve in our office. I do realize our office is unique in our approach to chiropractic. The children are not just here watching their parents get adjusted…they are getting adjusted too! REASONS FOR ADJUSTING CHILDREN IN ANDOVER MN Torticollis. If you have ever seen an infant with his or her head stuck in a sideways tilted position, you've seen torticollis. This happens when one of the bones in the cervical spine shifts out of place and gets stuck (i.e. subluxation). Chiropractic adjustments realign the spine and restore freedom of motion. Ear Infections. Chiropractic has a two-part role here. First, the adjustments correct any subluxations that are affecting the nerves that control the Eustachian tube. This allows proper drainage of the inner ear. Also, chiropractic adjustments are scientifically proven to amplify the immune system, which helps fight any infection. Sports. WOW, there is a whole new level of expectations in childhood sports in today's culture. The forces sustained by a child's body are higher than ever before. Unfortunately a child's structure is not meant for this. Regular chiropractic care monitors and corrects these constant stresses in the young athlete's spine. Prevention. This is the most common reason you will see a child getting his or her spine checked at Essentials of Life Chiropractic. The nervous system, which travels through the spine, controls ALL healing, function, and development. For a child to live life to his or her fullest potential, they must have a properly aligned spine. At ELC we are honored to serve a culture of children who will grow up never knowing the harmful effects of subluxation. If you know a child who has never had their spine checked, please encourage their parents to contact our office. Chiropractic care can make a huge impact in a child's life! -Dr. Tony